Mahony, Francis Sylvester (Father Prout), 1804-1866; Letters; Sealing-wax
Letter written in brown ink on semitransparent grey paper. There is a self cover with remnants of red sealing wax, and it is mounted on off-white paper.
In this letter, Cooper expresses condolences to Kemble on the death of her father, remarking that "apart from his own family, I question if any one will feel his loss more severely than myself."
Transcription of letters between Fanny Kemble and John Cooper on the subject of her father's death. The note also includes biographical information on Kemble and purchase information.
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Roosevelt, Henry L.; Anniversaries; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States Naval Academy; Collecteana files
The Naval Academy at Annapolis put on a 90th celebration. They honored George Bancroft, "Father of the Naval Academy," for starting the school without support from others. Henry Roosevelt also came to speak and there was a mock-battle set up.
